Virgin Islands Sports Ambassador Michelle Smith, a sophomore at the University of Georgia, delivered another composed and dominant performance in the 400m hurdles, advancing comfortably through the preliminary round at the NCAA East Regional Championships in Lexington, Kentucky.
Smith, who entered the meet ranked among the top hurdlers in the NCAA, won her heat in a time of 55.84 and advanced to the quarter-final which will be held on Saturday May 30.
Sofia Swindell Competes in the 100m Hurdles
University of Pennsylvania standout Freshman Sofia Swindell competed in the 100m hurdles. Swindell delivered a competitive showing in her preliminary heat, finishing 5th with a time of 13.43 while gaining valuable championship‑level experience at the NCAA regional stage. Sofia Swindell will be competing in the 4 x 400m relay for UPenn on Saturday May 30.
Saraiah Walkes Competes in the 200m
Eastern Michigan University senior Saraiah Walkes produced an impressive performance in the 200m prelims, finishing 7th in a time of 23.59. Walkes, will be competing in the 4 x 400m relay for EMU on Saturday May 30.
